Potato Ham Omelette Pie Recipe

Ham … it’s pretty much a Christmas necessity, amirite? Actually, small confession:I don’t like ham! BUT … before you hang me, I realize I am the odd one because everyone else in my life scrunches up their face and wrinkles their noses at me when I disclose my “quirk.”

Distaste aside though, I have to tell you this recipe for Potato Ham Omelette Pie sure had me wishing I did like ham! (And for any one in the ham-haters club with me … don’t discredit this recipe just yet! We can still make this mouth-watering deliciousness with bacon, sausage or even meatless if you are vegetarian.)

There are quite a few steps in preparing this recipe, but they are simple. And as the saying goes … “Good things come to those who wait!”

POTATO HAM OMELETTE PIE*

Instructions:1. On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet into a 12-inch square.
2. Place one square in a 10-inch quiche dish; set dish and remaining pastry aside.
3. In a skillet, melt butter. Add potatoes, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown; stirring occasionally.
4. Set aside.

Instructions:1. Sprinkle 1 c. of the cheddar cheese over prepared pastry.
2. Top with 1 omelette and half of the potato mixture.
3. Layer with ham, the remaining potato mixture, cheese, omelette and puff pastry.
4. Trim pastry to fit the dish, seal and flute the edges.
5. In a small bowl, combine the beaten egg and water and brush over top of the pastry.
6. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

*Submitted by Rebecca Fowler

CHRISTMAS MORNING BREAKFAST

Just one dish to pass around and you get all the goodness!A beautifully golden, flaky pastry crust blankets gooey-golden cheese, fresh parsley infused eggs, fried potatoes, onions and meaty morsels to melt-in-your-mouth. Why not treat family or friends to this sensational breakfast or brunch this holiday weekend?!